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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2017 TAX CUT & JOBS ACT

The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act was enacted on December 22, 2017.  This Act was the most comprehensive Federal tax change since 1986, affecting individuals and all types of business entities, both large and small.  With limited exceptions, the Act’s provisions start with the 2018 tax year. Some highlights of the Act include: Lowering Read More…

1/1/18 NJ SALES & USE TAX DECREASE

Reminder: New Jersey Sales and Use Tax rate will decrease from 6.875% to 6.625% effective January 1, 2018.  If your business collects sales tax, or you are required to pay use tax, you will need to update your point of sale and accounting systems to reflect the new rate.  This reduction is the second phase Read More…

THE TAX CUTS & JOBS ACT: THE SENATE PASSES TAX REFORM. WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 2nd, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by a vote of 51-49.   It was passed with no Democratic support and one opposing Republican vote. While the bill still differs from the House bill on several key issues, amendments to the Read More…

THE TAX CUTS & JOBS ACT: HOUSE BILL vs. SENATE BILL

On Thursday, November 16, the US House of Representatives passed the Republican crafted tax reform bill by a 227 – 205 vote.   That same day, the Senate Finance Committee approved its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, sending the bill to the full Senate for debate and a vote. The Senate is expected Read More…